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Sports Turf Operative

​A Sports Turf Operative is responsible for maintaining and preparing sports turf surfaces to ensure they are in optimal condition for play. Here are some of their key duties:

Turf Maintenance: Mowing, aerating, fertilizing, and overseeding turf to keep it healthy and playable 1.

Irrigation Management: Installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems to ensure proper watering 2.

Pest and Weed Control: Identifying and treating pests, diseases, and weeds to protect the turf 2.

Surface Preparation: Marking out and preparing sports turf surfaces for use, including painting lines and setting up equipment 2.

Safety Inspections: Regularly inspecting the turf for hazards and ensuring it is safe for players 2.

Equipment Operation: Using and maintaining groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, aerators, and sprayers 2.

Lincoln (/ˈlɪŋkən/) is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire in the East Midlands of England. The non-metropolitan district of Lincoln had a 2012 population of 94,600. The 2011 census gave the urban area of Lincoln, which includes North Hykeham and Waddington, a population of 130,200.

Roman Lindum Colonia developed from an Iron Age settlement on the River Witham. The city's landmarks include Lincoln Cathedral, an example of English Gothic architecture and the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, and the 11th-century Norman Lincoln Castle. The city is home to the University of Lincoln and Bishop Grosseteste University, and to Lincoln City FC and Lincoln United FC.